Malcolm Marx, Other Springboks Stars Named in 2025 World Rugby Men’s Dream Team
- The Springboks players have dominated the 2025 World Rugby Men’s Dream Team, with Malcolm Marx leading the way
- Marx was crowned the best rugby player in the world for 2025 over the weekend, and he, alongside five other South African players, made the team
- South African rugby president also dropped comments on Springboks stars dominating the dream team for this year
The Springboks had more reason to celebrate a few days after defeating Ireland in Dublin, as six South African players were included in the World Rugby Men’s Dream Team.
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Malcolm Marx, who was crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, leads the list alongside five other South African rugby players.
The Springboks are still undefeated on their European tour, with victories over Japan, France, the Azzuri of Italy in Turin, and this weekend’s win in Dublin. They are set to close out the season as the world’s top-ranked side and reigning champions of the Rugby Championship.
Springboks stars dominate 2025 World Rugby Team
Following an outstanding 2025 campaign, the Springboks dominate the selections for World Rugby’s Team of the Year, with six players coming from the reigning world champions.
South African Rugby President Mark Alexander applauded the players for what he called an exceptional year. He offered warm congratulations to Pieter-Steph, Marx, Ox, Sacha, Thomas, and Cheslin, saying SA Rugby — and the nation as a whole — is proud of their inclusion in the tea. Alexander noted that every one of them delivered outstanding performances this season and earned the honour through their consistent excellence.
He added that being named in the Dream Team is a significant accomplishment, as it includes the best players in the world, and having six Springboks chosen reflects the high calibre of South African rugby talent.
Alexander highlighted that Malcolm’s achievement carried extra significance, as he is now the second consecutive South African to secure the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award — a category that also featured nominees like Pieter-Steph and Ox.
He also applauded Ethan Hooker for earning a spot among the finalists for the World Rugby Breakthrough Men’s 15s Player of the Year, saying SA Rugby is extremely proud of him as well as the entire Springbok squad.
He emphasised that the Springboks represent what can be achieved as a nation when everyone works together, describing the team as a brotherhood.
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Alexander also paid tribute to coach Rassie Erasmus, along with his coaching and management staff, for continually ensuring that the players present the best version of themselves both on and off the field.
World Rugby Men’s Dream Team
15 Will Jordan (New Zealand), 14 Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa), 13 Huw Jones (Scotland), 12 Len Ikitau (Australia), 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France), 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (South Africa), 9 Cam Roigard (New Zealand), 8 Harry Wilson (Australia), 7 Tom Curry (England), 6 Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa), 5 Tadhg Beirne (Ireland), 4 Maro Itoje (England), 3 Thomas du Toit (South Africa), 2 Malcolm Marx (South Africa), 1 Ox Nche (South Africa)
Erasmus on bold substitution vs France
Briefly News also reported that Eramus explained the reason behind his bold substitution in South Africa's victory over France.
The South African rugby coach decided to sub off some of the veterans of the team, including the captain, Siya Kolisi, who was making his 100th Test cap in the match.
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